Charles Donald Wilmer Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

On March 6, 1941, God sent Calvin and Mary Ellen Wilmer a gift of a baby boy; they named Charles Donald. Charles, who became known as Donald, was a gifted child, which was evident in his expert tailoring skills. Donald attended Kennard High school, where he soon realized that school was not his cup of tea. He left high school, as soon as it was legal to do so. He much preferred to sit behind his much loved Singer sewing machine, creating beautiful fashions. After the family was blessed with two girls, Donald decided he would design and tailor all their special occasion outfits. This included Patty’s wedding gown and all the wedding party’s outfits. Donald had a real knack for recognizing the finer things in life, and often could find a cheaper twin and none would be the wiser. Donald’s talents were not limited to tailoring. He could host a top notch dinner party and set a beautiful table with floral arrangements, and place settings. This talent served him well when he worked beside his dad, preparing and serving dinner parties for some of the areas prominent families. Later, he even became a member of the house staff for one of these families. Donald also did janitorial work for Mother of Sorrows Church for many years, until a debilitating stroke in the early 1990’s. This stroke did not keep Donald down, he remained as independent as he could; living alone in an apartment at Tilghman Terrace, where he enjoyed the love and friendship of fellow residents. Donald remained in his apartment until his health failed him again and he became a patient at Corsica Hills Center. Donald spent many years as a member of Bethel A.M.E. Church in Centreville, Maryland. He later worshipped with members of All Grace Church in Stevensville, Maryland. Donald was preceded in death by his parents, Calvin and Mary Ellen Wilmer; sister, Mary Evelyn; brothers, Calvin, Jr., Kenneth, and Earl, Sr.; nephew, Kenneth A. and niece, DeShan. Left to cherish his memory and morn his passing are sisters, Patricia Mason and Kerry Davis (Ellie); brothers, Lawrence Wilmer (Elaine), Allan Herring (Rosie), John Watkins (Lolita) and Neil Thomas; special niece, Camille Wilmer and a host of other loved ones and friends. Donald, we will miss you so much. God rest your soul.

Charles Donald Wilmer

March 6, 1941 - May 28, 2019